2005 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2005 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2005 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
Throughout the wine world, 2005 was, for most regions, a phenomenally good vintage.
In France; Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhône Valley all enjoyed a legendary year, with a warm but not overly hot, extremely dry summer, which allowed the grapes to achieve great concentration, depth and complexity. Italy had a so-so year and, although undoubtedly some very good wines were made. Overall, it would be difficult to be disappointed by a 2005 wine. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 21st year Anniversary or birthday gift.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 2005 was an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux, one that produced wines that are rich in substance, flavour and tannin, and from which most have good acidity. 2005 Bordeaux wines were built in many cases for the long haul. The flavours are fresh and certainly cool climate in style, despite the character of the vintage; many show delightfully lively cranberry, redcurrant, red cherry and crunchy blackcurrant leaf character, and yet have a depth, substance and richness. These would make a great 21 year old wine gift for an anniversary or birthday this year.
Italian: In Tuscany and Piedmont climate conditions were erratic, with many producers saying 2005 had been a tough and difficult vintage. These tough weather conditions often mean that only the best producers get the best results; the best wines will be Brunello, Barolo or Barbaresco.
Portugal: The 2005 Port Vintage was not widely declared but, nevertheless produced some excellent ports. The big producers did not declare the vintage and concentrated on producing Single Quinta ports from selected vineyards. Some smaller producers did declare 2005. The 2005 vintage ports are already approachable but would benefit from further cellaring.
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Rossese, 2005
Coop F. Riviera dei Fiori
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sangiovese, 2005
Anagramma SCIC
Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £29.00
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São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao, 2005
20 Year Old White Port, Douro | 50cl bottle
** 92 Points- Wine Advocate **
Golden white colour. Intense aromas of dried fruits and spices, result of the ageing in casks.
In the palate, both sweetness and acidity are well integrated. Has a long and persistent finish.
Learn more about Sao Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
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Price: £49.00
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Tamar Ridge, 2005
Botrytis Riesling Half bottle
Aroma: Complex notes of apricot, honey, lemon curd, dried peach, candied citrus
Palate: Sweet and viscous yet fresh, with honeyed fruit, spiciness, and a lively acid backbone
Style: Elegant dessert wine — luscious but not cloying if well balanced
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Price: £19.95
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Burmester, 2005
Vintage Port in Gift Box
From a fine harvest, the 2005 Burmester Vintage Port is considered to have the potential for long aging and development.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with garnet highlights characteristic of vintage ports that have developed with age. Rich and intense bouquet, with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, and ripe dark fruits. You might also notice floral hints, like violets, and notes of spices such as cloves or cinnamon. Full-bodied on the palate with structured tannins and flavours of ripe dark fruits combined with dark chocolate, licorice, and a subtle spicy background. …
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Price: £99.00
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20 Bees, 2005
Late Harvest Vidal Half bottle
Crafted in the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario from Vidal grapes naturally concentrated by freezing on the vine, the 2005 20 Bees Vidal is a classic Canadian icewine that combines luscious sweetness with vibrant balance. This vintage reflects optimal conditions for botrytis-free concentration, highlighting the region’s cool-climate intensity and the rich, fruit-forward character of Vidal.
Deep golden amber in colour with clear viscosity and a luminous sheen.
The bouquet is aromatic and expressive, with honeyed peach, apricot, orange marmalade, and tropical fruit, layered with subtle butterscotch and floral notes that add complexity. …
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Price: £29.95
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Chateau Haut Batailley, 2005
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification *** 92 points Robert Parker ***
Château Haut-Batailley is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history spanning centuries, the estate has earned renown for its production of high-quality red wines. Covering approximately 22 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Batailley's wines are celebrated for their depth, structure, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character. …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau Kirwan, 2005
Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux ** 90+ Points Robert Parker **
Château Kirwan is a wine that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year.
Overall production : 7500 caisses
Blending : 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Tasting :
From birth to bottling, this vintage was always impressive. Its nose is exuberant, mixing notes of complex fruit, from spicy to exotic aromas such as mango. …
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Price: £99.00
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Louis Roederer, 2005
Cristal, Louis Roederer, Champagne
In Presentation Box
The 2005 Cristal, presented here in magnum, is a Champagne of generosity and depth, shaped by a warm, ripe growing season yet retaining the precision and poise that define this iconic cuvée. Time in magnum has been particularly kind, allowing the wine to evolve slowly and harmoniously, enhancing freshness and integration.
On the nose, the wine opens with ripe citrus and stone-fruit aromas — lemon zest, white peach and mirabelle plum — before developing layers of toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and almond cream. With air, subtler notes of honeycomb, vanilla pod and a distinctive chalky minerality come through, adding complexity and refinement. …
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Price: £695.00
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